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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1927

Page

6

Nellie Nielsen Dies in Early Life at Cylinder

The Times reports the death of Nellie Margaret Nielsen at home near Cylinder on Saturday November 19. Funeral held Monday at Hoping church with Rev. Conde officiating. Burial in High Lake cemetery. Born January 2, 1907, in Prairie City, she moved with family to Emmet County, later to Cylinder. Survived by parents B F Nielsen Sr, three brothers and five sisters. many relatives and neighbors attended the funeral.

Nellia Nielsen Cylinder Hoping Conde of Armstrong H. L. Thompson A. V. Bormann Barney Hasgel Lorine Plergon H. Theil, Jr Misa Nielgen B. F. Nielgen Frank George Walter Grace Christina Mildred Geraldine John Lowenberg Armstrong I. N. Yoakum Kelsey Minnesota Joe van Maren Runnells Iowa Thomas Timmons Prairie City Wm. Carson Melcher Nielson Slayton Ben Fink Barney North Dakota

Death of H B Ganfield of Iowa Falls

The Woodman monthly notes the death of H B Ganfield formerly of Watertown now of Iowa Falls. He came here in 1893, bought a farm, then with his brother ran a hardware and implement business for several years. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Mrs Canfield predeceased him. The Ganfields were well regarded locally.

H. B. Ganfield Iowa Falls Woodman Monthly H. B. Canfield George Times Ganfield Henry Hanxe Canfield Lves St. Paul Ganfialds

Poultry Market Slows This Fall Grady Reports

Grady Produce Co. informs Times that poultry movement is slow this fall. The tendency is to hold hens until reaching heavier weights, influenced by cooler weather and broader market conditions across northern towns, Minnesota, and southern regions. Prices and marketing timing are discussed by Mr Grady as key factors.

Grady Grady, Produce Co Minnesota

Patent attaches to golf bags aids players

John P Hansman of Des Moines received a patent for a score card holder attachment for golf bags, easing the need to search pockets. Died Sunday, a pal passed away after years of illness. bodies to be shipped to Amimetsburg for funeral services.

Norris Wisconsin ‘Lumber: Co John P.hansman Des Molinos Pantedard Nell Mia Thomas Hossion Peoria Tminois Adey Amimetsburg

Graettinger Market Report December 1 1927

Market notes from Graettinger report price actions across grains and crops. Corn around 9 dollars per bushel with steady demand. Spring wheat and oats show light activity and modest gains reflected in the closing figures. Local price indices and commodity conditions summarized for traders.

Graettinger Hoga Chicago Top

Danish Aid Members Extend Thanks for Bazaar Victory

The Danish Ladies' Aid society thanks the public for patronage at their Thanksgiving bazaar in Gruettinger. They cleared 125 dollars from the dinner and various item sales, setting a new public dinner record. The group served a splendid Thanksgiving meal.

Danish Aid Danish Ladies’ Aid Society Gruettinger

Thieves Hit Two Fenton Businesses Monday Night

Thieves entered two business places at Fenton Monday night last week. Cash amounting to 100 dollars was stolen from one location while a 27 dollar gold watch disappeared from the other. The Legion hosts a dance next Monday at Woodman hall with Luchter's Orchestra of Milford providing music. The Legion dance, held despite bad weather, drew a large crowd and is expected to attract even more attendance. Lunch will be served by the Auxiliary.

Fenton Legion Woodman Hall Munte Luchter Milford Everbody Auxiliary

Woodman Lodge Elects Officers Meeting Reminder

At the Woodman lodge members meeting on Monday December 12 the election of officers will be held. All members are urged to be present.

Woodman Lodge

Winter Sale At Osher's Store Amid Cold Wind

A cloudy windy day prompts reminders of winter with special sale at Osher's store. Four discount items are highlighted as Saturday marks the final day of the fall sale, urging customers to meet winter needs at reduced prices.

Osher

Two Big Pictures Coming Here in Graettinger

The Hawkeye arrangement has arranged for two big picture shows in Graettinger. They will show Beau Geste and The Rough Riders. Dates and further particulars to follow.

Graettinger Rough Riders

Methodist Items Show Growing Attendance and Communion Service

The 88 is doing good work with attendance nearly doubling from last year. Goal set at 150, morning services dedicate to communion. Sunday evening features an illustrated sermon From Rags to Riches with rag pictures. Epworth League meets at 6 40 led by Rev. Fremont Fall. St Pauls Lutheran notes greet with English services at 7 80 p m, Sunday school at 10, confirmations Saturday at 2 at the parsonage. Congregation annual meeting December 5 at South Walnut church at 2 p.m. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs P Paulsen’s Wednesday at 2 80. Remembrance of the annual meeting Monday.

Epworth League Fremont Fall St. Paul iGrasttinger South Walnut Ladies Aid Society Mra. P Knute

Lutheran Church Note from Esther ville program details

The Lutheran church of Esther ville with Rev. Mathies in charge plans a Sunday evening program at 7 30 Located at Lost Island L Ch S8S at 10 am next Sunday confirmands meet Saturday 2 and adult class Sunday after services The pastor and wife thank all for Thanksgiving remembrances Rev M Mandanger pastor leads worship and message today in verse from Psalms

Luth L. L Estherville Mathies Lost Island Ole Thoreson John Simonson Jehovah Tao Rev. M, Mandanger

Egeland Sale and Closings Highlight Northwest Iowa Auction

The Times reports Jens Egeland plans a closing out sale December 4 near Wallingford, featuring 14 milch cows from 87 cows, 6 horses, 80 hogs, and machinery. John Evans also schedules December 15 for a large Graettinger farm sale with 167 cattle, 226 hogs, widespread machinery, a 1926 Reo Six, and a 1927 Ford. Free lunch, early selling, and local auctioneers Grodland Reeves and Rinderknecht Hangen are noted. Notre Dame defeats California 7 to 6 at Soldier Field before 118,000 in Chicago.

Jens S. Exeland Egeland Betsy Peterson Wallingford Grodland& Reeves J. A. Nelson John Evans Evans Evvasie Grodland & Reeves Rinderknecht & Hangen R. M. Butler Graettinger

That Quarter Rack at Hawkeye This Evening

The Hawkeye theatre will present That Quarter Rack this Thursday evening followed by a basket social. The plot features Elmer Stone, Nellie Webster, and their son Jack with college football intrigue and romance. Township Ladies Meet discusses hat boxes and a cretonne project, with details for a December 8 gathering and a December 21 Farm Bureau meeting.

Hawkeye Theatre Elmer Stone Colton Nellie Webster State University Elmer Nellie Jack Young Stone Louise Mason State Denny Walters Lumpy Goggins Louise Streak Hodkins Holwina Denny Louiaa Men’s Farm Bureau School House Ruby Hettland

St Marys Football Team Featured in Des Moines Register

A fine picture of St Marys football team of Emmetsburg appeared in Mondays Des Moines Register. St Marys won the academy championship of Town by defeating Des Moines. A brother of Mrs J J Sullivan of this place is a member of St Marys squad. Manchester Man Invents New Popper. F B Richardson of Manchester has been granted a patent on a popper machine using a hollow cylinder to feed corn and pop it into a tray.

St. Mary’s St. Mary's Emmetsburg Des Moines Register Des Moines J. J. Sullivan Manchester B. Richardson

Deep Snow Signals Warm Return to Minnesota Town

L. D. Hurd of East Lake Minnesota reported knee deep snow in his northern residence area but found the southern part of the state milder and his old hometown nearly bare as he drove through the conditions.

Minnesota L. D. Hurd East Lake Taut Week

Palmer chiropractor Dr Sevaston offers extended hours

Palmer chiropractor Dr. 8 M Sevaston announces offsea hours from 8 a m to 6 p m with Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 a m to 9 p m at Wallingford Iowa.

8. M. Sevatson Palmer Wallingford

It Wasnt It Is Here It Is Weldo Welding Ad

Itrews The ad notes a weld shop offering acetylene welding for broken castings with prompt service and repair work. Proprietor T A Herslet, Blacksmith, Wallingford Iowa, telephone 20.

Weldo T. A. Herslet Nens Wallingford Towa

Antusl Meeting Notice For Palo Alto County Red Cross

Notice is given to Palo Alto county Red Cross members of the annual meeting at the Emmetsburg courthouse at 2 p.m. on Thursday December 15 1927. Chapter officers will be elected reports given and business addressed. Each branch should be well represented. GEO H KEENEY chairman.

Palo Alto County Red Cross Court House Emmetsburg Geo. H. Keeney

Annual Red Cross Meeting Notice for Palo Alto County

Notice to Palo Alto county Red Cross branches of an annual meeting during the week of December 5, 1927. Date and place to be named by the local chairman. Meeting to consider reports elect officers and transact other proper business as may come before the meeting. County Chairman.

Palo Alto

Osgood Sunday School Union Evangelistic Meetings Begin

Miss H. Nell Malen will lead three weeks of evangelistic meetings at the Osgood school house starting Sunday, November 27. Forenoon services at 11 a.m. A special gathering for men and boys over 14 is planned Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. Father and son participation is urged. Evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. and weeknights at 8 p.m.

Osgood Sunday School Union H. Nell Malen Osgood School

Weather Report Summaries Week of Delightful Skies

The past week brought fine weather with a real summer day on Monday. Clouds gather in the northwest as a strong north wind speeds in. Corn picking is mostly finished with some fields still to complete.

Minnesota thefts: car on trail near Ringsted

A Minnesota license plate car stopped at a rural mailbox near Ringsted and stole multiple parcel post packages last week. As it sped away the contents, including children’s clothing, were scattered along the road while neighbors pursued but could not catch the vehicle.

Minnesota Muching Ringsted

Annual Red Cross Meeting Friday Night

The annual Red Cross meeting will be held at the High School assembly Friday evening at eight o'clock. Officers will be elected and any other business transacted. All members of the Red Cross are urged to attend. Gleanerz Baraar Saturday, Dec. 9 The Gleaners will hold a bazaar at the Woodman hall Saturday, Decem ber 3. Pia and coffee will be served, and many useful articles will be on. 'gale, A cordial invitation is extended' jto the public to patronize them.

Red Cross The Gleanerz Baraar Gleaners Woodman Hall Pia Jto

Truesdell and DeGeest Wedding Held in Emmetsburg

The marriage of Owen Truesdell and Bertha DeGeest occurred Tuesday November 22 in Emmetsburg. The Rev Marion L Sunderlein officiated. Best man was Everett DeGeest and bridesmaid Helen Systma. The couple will live in High Lake township and begin their life together with many congratulations from friends.

Owen Truesdell Wm. Truesdell High Lake Township Graettinger Hfe

Graettinger Friends Welcome C. C. Larsen Visitor

C. C. Larsen of Hope North Dakota spent midweek with Graettinger friends. He reports crops poor in his region this year while some areas did well. Larsen has leased his farm for next year and plans to travel, seeking opportunities across America First. His many friends expect him to stay busy on farm duties wherever he settles.

America Larsen

Card Party And Oyster Supper At Woodman Hall

A card party and oyster supper will be held at Woodman hall Tuesday evening December 6 hosted by the Woodman Association. Proceeds help pay for new card tables bought from Paulsen Furniture. twelve folding tables were purchased and another dozen planned. Admission is 85a and all are invited.

Woodman Hall Woodman Association Paulsen Furniture Store

Overland Stage At Hawkeye Saturday Night Show

The Hawkeye presents the Overland Stage next Saturday with a real interest story and a good comedy. An entertaining program includes the picture and the regular news reel for a varied movie night.

Overland Stage

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